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How To Install a Water-Saving Drip Irrigation System for Your Home
Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner install a drip irrigation system to save water.
How To Install an Outdoor Television
In this guide, This Old House master electrician Scott Caron shows you how you can install a weatherproof TV to transform your outdoor space.
How To Plant a Large Shade Tree
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows a homeowner how to select and plant a deciduous shade tree.
How to Maintain Your Snow Blower For Optimal Performance
In this guide, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows you how to keep your snow blower in top condition and prepared for storms.
How To Plant a Living Christmas Tree After the Holidays
If you’d like to plant your Christmas tree in your backyard, here’s how to prepare, choose the right tree, and care for it.
Fall Lawn Care: Essential Tips to Protect Your Yard
Want a lush, healthy yard come next spring? Our guide includes expert tips on fall lawn care so your grass bounces back after winter.
How to Install a Raised Vegetable Garden with Arbors
This Old House landscaping contractors Roger Cook and Jenn Nawada help an elementary school build and plant a raised-bed vegetable garden.
How to Install a Natural Gas Barbecue Grill for Your Home
In this guide, Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey explains how to install a natural gas line for a new BBQ grill.
A Step by Step Guide to Planting Palm Trees for Your Yard
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook heads to Miami to plant several different types of palm trees in a front yard.
A Seabee Designs a Long-Distance Backyard Remodel
While deployed 7,500 miles from home, this reader designed his dream backyard on paper, then spent months building it.
8 She-Shed Design Ideas With Staying Power
You won't tire of these creative ideas after a season spent in your hideaway
Amazing Treehouses from Around the World
Treehouses have come a long way since your childhood. Explore our curated list of amazing treehouses from around the world.
How to Create a Tuscan Style Outdoor Room
A leaf-covered patio gets a romantic upgrade with vintage furniture, mood lighting, and a party-ready trestle table.
5 Fantastic Backyard Party Ideas to Take You Through Summer
Standard barbecue? Not with these themes
How To Turn Your Yard Into a Firefly Haven
Recapture the childhood excitement of seeing fireflies at night by creating the perfect environment for these glow bugs to thrive.
13 Ideas for Creating Garden Retreats
Transform a patch of green into an outdoor destination with these fresh upgrades
6 Ways To Prep for the Fourth of July
Follow this hosting checklist to create a fun, safe Fourth of July celebration for all ages. Get tips on grilling and fireworks.
Chicken Coop Must-Haves for a Healthy Flock
With our comprehensive guide, discover what you need for a well-equipped chicken coop, from housing and feeding to security and enrichment.
6 Creative Backyard Shade Ideas You Can Use for Your Home
Get more use out of your backyard spaces and stay comfortable when it's hot outside with these simple backyard shade ideas.
4 Tips for Building Stone Walls in Your Yard
Choose the best materials, location, and method and improve the look of your landscape
4 Greenhouses Made From Recycled Windows
Check out these smart, budget-friendly tricks to create your own backyard greenhouse with salvaged materials.
7 Smart Makeover Ideas You Can Do in a Small Backyard
Check out these seven easy DIY ways to squeeze more style and functionality into your small outdoor space.
4 DIY Privacy Screen Upgrades
Learn new ways to give your backyard some privacy along with a splash of style by using our in-depth list of privacy screen upgrades.
How To Build a Classic Picnic Table
Use cedar boards to make a classic picnic table and benches, perfect for hosting family and friends at summertime get-togethers.
The Best Woods You Can Use for Your Grilling Needs
In this guide, a chef shares the best types of wood for grilling. Click to explore and get the most flavor out of your next BBQ.
How to Build an Outdoor Privacy Screen
Use folding wood panels to dress up your landscape. This article explains how you can build an outdoor privacy fence for your back yard.
What Is It? | Black Plastic Sheet
Landscape contractor Roger Cook asks Kevin O'Connor, Tom Silva, and Richard Trethewey to guess what this black plastic sheet might be
What Is It? | Blue Inflatable Discs
Landscape contractor Roger Cook asks Kevin O'Connor, Tom Silva, and Richard Trethewey to guess what this blue inflatable discs might be
What Is It? | Black Plastic Disc
Landscape contractor Roger Cook asks what is this large, black, plastic disc
11 Ways To Add Outdoor Seating
In this guide, we'll show you 11 simple ways to use outdoor seating to create a more relaxing, welcoming space.
Chainsaw Safety Basics
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook explains how to use a chainsaw safely
CHECKLIST | Get Your House Ready for Spring
Add these tasks to your fix-it list to smoothly transition your home from winter to spring and keep everything running in top shape for the warmer months.